UK and China sign £200m pork export deal
The UK has signed a new export deal with China to supply pork products.
Archives for August 13, 2017
Polish salmonella crisis might undercut EU formaldehyde ban
Poland is unhappy that the European Commission is opposing the use of formaldehyde while it is in the middle of a salmonella crisis.
Cambridge Commodities named UK distributor for organic baobab powder
UK-based nutritional ingredient supplier Cambridge Commodities is set to become the exclusive UK distributor of baobab powder Baobest.
Sweetener combos in food result in irrational metabolic response: Yale study
A greater metabolic response to a sweet-tasting, lower-calorie drink could explain the link between artificial sweetener use and diabetes, according to Yale University scientists.
Resveratrol drives increased sales for Evolva as it 2018 stevia launch
Swiss-based biotech Evolva is looking to triple is sales in 2017 as the firm takes steps to transform from a research focus into a product-based company.
Palm oil free certification scheme launched
A new certification programme, the International Palm Oil Free Certification Accreditation Programme (POFCAP), has been developed to enable food makers to demonstrate that their products were manufactured without the use of palm oil.
Nanocoating spray shows promise in extending fruit shelf life
A plant-derived sprayable nanocoating could not only prolong the shelf life of fruits but also provide additional nutrients in a timesaving technique that allows the mass coating of perishable produce.
Plus 570 infections in US and 130 in Canada
EU countries urged to look for Cyclospora following recurring infections
European countries have been urged to assess and potentially increase Cyclospora testing and reporting capacity following an increase in cases for the third successive year.
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CFIA: Recall process like a three-legged stool
The recall process is like a three-legged stool involving industry, regulatory bodies and the consumer, according to the deputy chief food safety officer of Canada.
CCTV to be mandatory in English slaughterhouses
The British government has announced plans to make CCTV mandatory in all abattoirs in England.
Food safety ‘highest priority’ in post-Brexit trade deals
With concern mounting that post-Brexit free trade agreements could hit food safety standards in the UK, a government spokesperson insists food safety issues are of the “highest priority” to future trade talks.